The Aspen High student whose aggressive takedown by a police officer sparked controversy over both the cop’s tactics and the behavior of the boy and other students during the Feb. 6 arrest pleaded guilty Monday to two charges.

The 16-year-old, who is a junior at AHS, quietly and politely said he was guilty of resisting arrest and underage possession of marijuana — even though his attorney, Ryan Kalamaya of Aspen, questioned afterward whether officer Adam Loudon had probable cause to question the student. The teen also must write a letter of apology to Loudon.

An injection well that is being proposed by the Ursa Operating Company in Battlement Mesa has drawn the ire of some locals for being too close to homes.

The Watson Ranch B well will be used to dispose of produced water from natural gas operations at the site, according to a Feb. 3 certified letter from John Doose, landman for Ursa. It was sent only to residents living within a quarter-mile of the proposed site, as per Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) requirements.

The Snowmass Village Town Council on Monday generally supported a draft version of a new lease for the Krabloonik dog-sled business, a rental agreement that comes with a host of provisions to ensure the animals are being treated humanely.

The proposed lease, if adopted, would mean former owner Dan MacEachen would never return to operate the business, said Town Attorney John Dresser. MacEachen faces eight criminal charges of animal cruelty stemming from the seizure of eight dogs in December 2013 by the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. MacEachen, who has denied allegations that the animals were malnourished or in need of immediate veterinary care, is to go on trial in May.

Unique and creative presentations for a proposed media/brewery-based business incubator and a community gathering space were the first to be heard by Aspen City Council, which will select one of five candidates to move its vision into the venerable Old Power Plant building.

The 7,200-square-foot structure off North Mill Street, was built in 1886, and has been home to the Aspen Art Museum since 1979.

JAS June festival features Sinatra tribute, Maceo Parker, Chicago
The Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience kicks off this year with a tribute to Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday featuring the Count Basie Orchestra, and continues with a set of soul classics performed by Maceo Parker.